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OF THE CONTINUED MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 17, 1983
A regular adjourned meeting of the Santa Monica City Council
was held on May 17, 1983, having been continued from May 10,
1983. At 7;33 P.M., the meeting was called to order by
Mayor Edwards, who led the assemblage in the pledge of
allegiance to the United States of America.
Roll Call; Present; Mayor Ken Edwards
Mayor Pro Tempore Dolores M. Press
(entered 7:39 P.M.)
Councilmember James P. Conn
Councilmember David G. Epstein
Councilmember William H. Jennings
Councilmember Christine E. Reed
Councilmember Dennis Zane
City Manager John Alschuler, Jr.
City Attorney Robert M. Myers
City Clerk Joann Jelly
11. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS;
ll-C; Recommendation to approve plans for the LincOln Park
~ot Lot as recommended by the Recreation and Parks
Commission and the Architectural Review Board.
The City Manager presented the staff report. Don Arnett,
Director of Recreation and Parks responded to questions of
Council. Councilmember Conn moved, councilmember Reed
seconded to approve plans for the Lincoln Park Tot Lot as
recommended by the Recreation and Parks Commission and
Architectural Review Board. Discussion followed. The
motion was approved by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings
Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: Press
Il-D: Recommendation to approve Palisades Park fence as
proposed by the Recreation and Parks Commission and
Architectural Review Board.
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The City Manager presented the staff report. Doug Stafford,
Park Superintendent, responded to questions of Council.
Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to
approve staff recommendation and design for the concrete
fencing in Palisades Park. The motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers: None
ll-E: Recommendation to approve criteria outlined in staff
report and o~erational plan for runnin9 of ~aces in Santa
Monica, resc~nd Resolution 5331 and to ado~t resolution
establishin9 certain procedures and criter~a for conductin9
runnin9 r'!;ces.
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The City Manager presented the staff report. Don Arnett,
Director of Recreation and Parks responded to questions of
Council. Member of the public Marilyn Angle spoke in
opposition to the running of races in Santa Monica. After
discussion, Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Edwards seconded
to adopt Resolution No. 6688(CCS) entitled: "A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA ESTABLISHING
PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR CONDUCTING RUNNING RACES," and
make changes in the resolution by separate amendments,
Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Epstein seconded to
add language to the resolution which will prohibit
advertising signs along the race course with the exception
of signs for crowd control, directions, and the start and
finish lines with the allowance of a small logo on the
signs. Also, the sponsor/advertiser will be permitted to
have advertising signs or banners strung Over commercial
streets in accordance with usual City policy. Councilmember
Conn and Mayor Edwards accepted the friendly amendment,
therefore, incorporating the amendment into the main motion.
~ouncilmember E~stein moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to
add language to Section 5c of the resolution that will allow
a maximum of 3 races per year on anyone route. As a
substitute motion, Mayor Edwards moved, Mayor Pro Tempore
Press seconded to add language to Section 5c of the
resolution that will allow a maximum of 4 races (not
including Olympic races) per year on anyone route. After
brief discussion, the motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Negative: Councilmembers: Epstein, Jennings and
Reed
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Absent:
Councilmembers: None
Councilmember Zane moved, Mayor Edwards seconded to add a
letter j to Section 6 of the resolution which requires
submission of an access plan for residents, particularly for
inaccessable areas of the City. Councilmember Conn and
Mayor Edwards accepted the amendment as friendly. The
amended main motion was approved by the following roll call
vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Zane and Mayor Edwards
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Il-F: Recommendation to approve the implementation plan of
the Ralph Andersen and Associates study of the General
Services Department and to direct staff to proceed with the
plan,
Negative:
Councilmembers:
Reed
Councilmembers:
None
The City Manager presented the staff report. Stan SchOll,
Director of General Services responded to questions of
',counCil. Discussion followed. Councilmember Zane moved,
Councilmember Conn seconded to accept staff recommendation.
IDiscussion followed. Councilmember Epstein moved,
Councilmember Reed seconded to amend the staff report and
delete Deputy Director position. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Epstein moved to keep Parking and Traffic
within the Civil Engineering Division. The motion died for
lack of a second.
The motion for deletion of the Deputy Director was defeated
by the following roll call vote:
Affirmative: Councilmembers: Epste1n, Jennings and
Reed
Negative: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Absent:
Councilmembers: None
The main motion was approved by the following roll call
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. Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn, Jennings, Press,
Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers: Epstein and Reed
Absent:
Councilmembers: None
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Il-H: Recommendation to direct City Attorney to amend
massa~e licensin~ ordinance.
The City Attorney presented the staff report. Detective
Bruce Cline responded to questions of Council. Members of
the public Garnet Dupuis, Atlmos Netanel, Michael A. Neil,
and Dr. Ginger Clark spoke in favor of the proposed
amendments to the massage licensing ordinance.
Councilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Reed seconded to
accept staff report to amend the massage licensing
ordinance. After discussion, the motion was approved by the
following roll call vote:
Affirmative: COuncilmembers: Conn, Epstein, Jennings.
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Councilmembers: None
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Absent:
Councilmembers: None
City Attorney to present alternatives for allowing hotels
and motels to have masseurs/masseuses staff.
14. COUNCILMEMBER ITE~S:
l4-A: Appointment of member to the Commission on the Status
of Women (Continued from March 22, April 12, and April 26,
1983) .
Mayor Edwards opened the nominations. Councilmember Epstein
nominated Inese Lacey. Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated
Patricia Lin Larson. The vote on the nominations was as
follows:
Inese Lacey: Councilmembers: Epstein, Jennings and Reed
Patricia Lin Larson: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
Patricia Lin Larson was therefore appointed to the
Commission on the Status of Women for a term expiring June
30, 1985.
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14-C: Appointment of member to Social Services Commission.
Mayor Edwards opened nominations. Councilmember Jennings
nominated Judy Gewertz. Councilmember Conn nominated Peter
Belsito. The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Judy Gewertz: Councilrnembers: Epstein. Jennings and Reed
Peter Belsito: Councilmembers: Conn, Press, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
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Peter Belsito was therefor appointed to the Social Services
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1985.
14-D: Appointment of member to Commission on Older
Americans.
Mayor Edwards opened the nominations. Councilmember Zane
nominated Joann Hanson. Councilmember Jennings nominated
Florence Cardine.
Mayor Pro Tempore Press nominated Marilyn Garon.
The vote on the nominations was as follows:
Florence Cardine: Councilmembers: Conn, Epstein,
Jennings, Press, Reed, Zane and
Mayor Edwards
4It Mayor Pro Tempore Press and Mayor Edwards asked that the
record reflect that Florence Cardine was appointed to the
Commission on Older Americans by unanimous vote for an
indefinite term as a non-voting member.
14-E: Acceptance of letter of resisnation from Winton Sears
of the Airport commission and authorization of the City
Clerk to advertise for the vacancy.
Mayor Edwards announced the resignation of Winton Sears from
the Airport Commission.
Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Conn seconded to
accept with regret his resignation and it was unanimously
approved to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for this
vacancy.
14-F: Acceptance of letter of resisnation from Brooks
Gleason of the Buildin~ and Safety Commission and
authorization of the C~ty Clerk to advertise for the
vacancy.
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Mayor Edwards announced the resignation of Brooks Gleason
from the Building and Safety Commission.
Councilmember Reed moved, Councilmember Epstein seconded and
it was unanimously approved to accept with regret his
resignation and authorize City Clerk to advertise for this
vacancy.
14-G: Re~uest of Councilmember Epstein to discuss proposal
for action regarding youth job opportunities.
Councilmember Epstein moved, Councilmember Jennings seconded
! to have staff inventory what is presently being done
regarding youth job opportunities, and then within a 90-day
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period staff was directed to provide a general review that
would discuss broader possibilities beyond what is being
done at present. The motion was unanimously approved by
voice vote.
14-H: Re~est of Mayor Edwards and Councilmember Reed to
discuss evaluation of municipal election.
Discussion was held. Councilmember Reed moved, Mayor Edwards
seconded to authorize Mayor Edwards and Councilmember Reed
to form a subcommittee to determine the direction to proceed
concerning the review of the election process, and to report
back to Council from time to time on its progress. The
motion was approved by the following roll call vote,
Affirmative: Councilmembers, Conn, Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
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Councilmembers: None
Absent:
Councilmembers, None
14-I: Request of Mayor Edw~rds to discuss use of the
Council Chambers on Friday, July B by the State Department
of Consumer Affairs with fee waived. -
Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Edwards seconded to waive
the fee for the use of the Council Chamber on Friday, July
B, 19B3 by the State Department of Consumer Affairs. The
motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
CLOSED SESSION,
Il-G: Request for Closed Session to discuss pending
liti9ation and personnel ma~ters.
At 10,05 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Edwards
seconded to adjourn to Closed Session. The motion was
unanimously approved by voice vote. At 11:02 P.M., Council
reconvened with all members present. No action had been
taken.
At 11,03 P.M., Councilmember Conn moved, Mayor Edwards
seconded to adjourn the meeting in memory of Florence
Garrigan, Velda Older, and Sister Mary Dolora Meyer to May
24, 1983. The motion was approved by the following roll
call vote:
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Affirmative: Councilmembers: Conn. Epstein, Jennings,
Press, Reed, Zane and Mayor Edwards
Negative:
Counci1members: None
Absent,
Councilmembers, None
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